Warts are not only an unpleasant skin defect, but also a complex disease that requires complex treatment. The cause of the spread of papilloma is a virus that is inactive in the human body. Laser wart removal is a safe modern method. It is used worldwide: fast healing and minimal risk of recurrence allow you to remove warts in children and adults without consequences.
Modern methods to get rid of warts
Lack of immunity is a prerequisite for the appearance of warts. Growth grows rapidly and can form an entire cluster. Infection with the papilloma virus - the cause of the disease - can occur through contact with a sick person or their personal belongings. Whatever the reason for the appearance of warts, they must be addressed. The first stage of comprehensive treatment is the removal of all formations on the skin.
Modern methods of cutting warts include radio waves and laser removal. Destruction of neoplasms on the skin with laser is the simplest and most painless procedure that guarantees stable results. Mini surgeries are performed using local anesthesia and without additional long-term preparation. Delicate accumulation is performed in specialized offices and only by an experienced physician. The level of procedure and the doctor's qualifications are a guarantee that the disease will not recur in the near future.
What types of warts are removed with a laser?
Papillomas can vary in appearance and location on the human body. Warts affect the arms, legs, back and face of both adults and children. There is no age limit for patients with papillomatosis. With the help of laser therapy, plantar warts can be removed. This is a neoplasm in the leg that develops on the part of the skin that is aroused. Layered, dead skin turns into a seal with a clear core visible in the middle.
Lasers are used to get rid of common warts: the growth of dense round structures. Such warts differ in skin color (they are darker). Over time, common warts increase and irritate a person: they bring severe discomfort and sometimes injury.
Laser therapy is used to get rid of flat warts. The size of the small formation is not more than 1 cm. Its growth has a flat structure and from the side resembles skin-colored nodules. Flat warts do not rise far above the skin and rarely cause discomfort to a person. Before prescribing the laser technique to remove the accumulation, an accurate diagnosis is determined - the warts and their type are examined.
Benefits of the procedure
During the initial examination, it is necessary to set the status of the neoplasm. If not cancer, it can be removed using modern methods. When it comes to warts on the legs, the removal is done in several stages - such formations often have stems growing in the soft tissues. Warts on the legs are always painful and cause discomfort while walking. Only with the help of laser methods, the removal of such warts is done in one degree, and this allows you to recover quickly after the procedure.
Root calluses are difficult to remove without recurrence: simple surgical resection is ineffective. Laser therapy helps destroy all virus-infected cells, even cells that are invisible to the naked eye.
Advantages of laser therapy include: speed of procedure and speed of recovery. Overall, the removal of growth is no more than half an hour, depending on the complexity of the neoplasm and the number of warts. The minimum number of contraindications makes laser therapy universal and safe for children. Allowed to perform the procedure from the age of 5 years.
Painless procedures are ideal for people with hypersensitivity: a small number of medications and painkillers are used to get rid of warts.
After laser therapy, there are almost no scars or hard scars on the affected skin area. Rapid recovery and the possibility of low complications are the main advantages of the procedure compared to other modern techniques. Innovative equipment allows mini-operations to be performed without the discomfort of the patient. The patient's recovery is done at home under normal circumstances.
Contraindications to this procedure
Effective techniques have a number of contraindications. In preparation for the mini-surgery, the patient undergoes a complete body examination. Based on the results obtained, the attending physician evaluates the treatment and further risks for the patient.
Contraindications to laser therapy:
- skin rash and herpes;
- advanced dermatitis;
- high blood pressure;
- acute respiratory disease (patient has weakened immune system after previous illness);
- malignant disease.
A pregnant woman should refuse the procedure: if possible, laser therapy is delayed until the postpartum period. If the rash of unknown origin appears on the human body, it is necessary to delay the removal of warts. Systemic disease is a direct contraindication to mini surgery.
Thyroid disease prevents the use of laser beams to get rid of unpleasant warts. Allergy to the sun is a rare disease that does not allow laser procedures: in such cases, the fight against warts is done using radio wave therapy.
Severe kidney and liver damage is contraindicated for mini surgery. Before using modern techniques, it is necessary to take into account all the contraindications that can cause serious complications in adults or children.
How the procedure is performed
This procedure is performed in sterile conditions. Previously, patients underwent blood and urine tests. Based on the results obtained, the type of anesthesia used and the pain medication needed during laser therapy were determined. The non-invasive method does not include contact with the skin: the person sits on a comfortable couch in a lying or sitting position. The drug is injected into the warts, which can reduce the pain.
After 5-10 minutes, the injected drug will take effect. The laser beam affects the accumulation for a few minutes. After the procedure, the affected skin area is treated in a special way and a bandage is applied.
Half-hour operation does not require hospital treatment: immediately after laser therapy, the patient returns home on his own.
Skin treatment and re-use is done at home. During the procedure, the possibility of bleeding is completely excluded. If there is no wound on the skin, infections or pathogenic microorganisms cannot enter the wound - secondary infections after surgery are excluded.
Recovery after laser removal
Healing of areas of skin affected by warts directly depends on the procedure performed. High-tech lasers are completely sterile (bacteria). It works on the skin and does not cause inflammation - for this reason, no scars or scars are visible on the body. In laser-treated areas, bacterial or viral pathogens are completely destroyed. Immediately after the procedure, you may feel a slight discomfort under the bandage, which will disappear immediately.
Skin recovers completely within 2 weeks (up to a month in people with weakened immunity). Hard crusts form in the treated area: healing occurs beneath it. Once the lower skin heals, the crust will fall off without further damage.
The earth's crust lasts for about 10 days and does not cause discomfort to humans. New skin appears in the third week after the procedure.
Home Care
Home care includes regular skin care. The patient treats the crust and the surrounding skin with a disinfectant. The crust should not be torn or soaked - protects new skin.
Due to accidental injury, infection or fungal infection can occur. Such a result does not allow the wound to heal, and soon new warts appear.
Do not sunbathe until new skin appears: the crust should not be exposed to ultraviolet light. You cannot visit the sauna or solarium during the recovery period. Visiting the pool or body of water is not included. Skin treatment after laser therapy with cosmetic products is not allowed.
Alcohol-containing products that dry the earth's crust are harmful to the skin. The patient's behavior after removal of the laser accumulation determines his rate of recovery.